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Elections 2018

Meet Costa Rica’s 48th president, Carlos Alvarado

As the candidate for the PAC, he had to deal with the wear and tear on the current administration, whose image was hard hit by a corruption scandal as well as by increasing violence.

Carlos Alvarado’s victory speech: ‘This election held up a mirror to Costa Rica’

Carlos Alvarado addressed an ecstatic crowd in San Pedro, east of San José.

Carlos Alvarado wins Costa Rica’s presidency in a landslide

The reaction when Carlos Alvarado's victory was announced in San Pedro, San José, Costa Rica.

BREAKING: Carlos Alvarado wins 60.6 percent of vote with 90.6 of votes recorded in Costa Rica

The Supreme Elections Tribunal (TSE) announced its first set of results starting at 8:07 pm.

Images from a busy, hot Election Day in Costa Rica

Sights and sounds from the two candidates' paths - and further afield.

Candidates kick off an unusual Election Day in Costa Rica

Photos from the morning activities of both of Costa Rica's presidential candidates.

PHOTOS: Final pre-election activities for Costa Rica’s candidates

Take a look at the candidates' final rallies and quality time with family.

Election Eve in San Pedro, Costa Rica

A look at party supporters at a classic Costa Rican gathering place on the eve of the runoff.
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